Go Teen Writers by Stephanie Morrill and Jill Williamson

The question we hear most from new writers is, “How do I get published?”

And the answer is: Respect your dream.

So I had the privilege of run a businessa book recently…and I had to remind myself to check for typos and such, because I wanted to whip out a piece of paper and take notes.

Jill Williamson and Stephanie Morrill teamed up to write the guide for teen writers looking for that extra oomph to nudge them from incognito to on-their-way.

They lead you step-by-step through the process of building your book and preparing it for an agent or editor’s eyes. With chapter titles like “Why Bother?”, “Your Character’s Past”, “Behave Like a Pro Before You Are,” and my personal favorite, “The Publishing Industry Decoded,” this book screams insight. The authors pull no punches and treat teens like adults, respecting them as fellow writers (a big plus).

With a writer-to-writer tone and step-by-step method, Jill and Stephanie present a comprehensive overview of everything a teen writer needs to know about writing and becoming an author. I recommend this book to teen (and new non-teens) writers who are looking for the answer to the “How do I get published?” question.

About the Authors

Jill Williamson is a chocolate loving, daydreaming, creator of kingdoms and the award-winning author of several young adult books including the Blood of Kings trilogy, Replication, the Mission League series, and the Safe Lands trilogy. She lives in Oregon with her husband and two children and a whole lot of deer. Visit her online at her blog, where adventure comes to life.

Comments

I would like to ask both these fine authors this: &quot;What is it that you feel a young person, (in this case teen, but any near age will do) what have they got to offer that can be used as an &quot;edge&quot; instead of a lack?&quot; The older a person gets the more experience, the more experience the more to draw from to deepen fiction…<br /> So what can a young author really latch on to,

I don&#39;t really have any questions for them, but I&#39;m really excited about this giveaway! :) I&#39;ve always wanted this book, but never had the chance to get it. Thanks, Rachelle!<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Esther<br />(jewelsofjesus.blogspot.com)

Ok, now I&#39;m following your blog, for some reason I thought that I already was! But it is fixed now :)<br /><br />I love Ms. Williamson and Ms. Morrill&#39;s advice, they have been so helpful to me in the past few years.

Sounds like a great book….especially the chapter about publishing. That is something I don&#39;t understand much about yet…which isn&#39;t good for someone who wants to be an author! I&#39;ll definitely be getting a copy of this! :)<br /><br /><br />www.everydayencouragements.wordpress.com<br />www.heartsforpurity.wordpress.com

I just finished reading Stephanie&#39;s soon-to-be-released book The Revised Life of Ellie Sweet, which has stirred up my interest for publishing, agents, and writing in general. I&#39;d love to read Go Teen Writers and, hopefully, find some answers to my many questions.<br /><br />Okay, but this is what I&#39;d really like to ask now: what are the pros and cons of writing under a pseudonym?<br /

I have heard a lot of this book and can&#39;t wait to read.<br /><br />My question:<br /><br />Have you ever seen a photograph (of anything) that spoke a story idea to you? If so, did you ever write anything about it?

Yay! I love this book!<br /><br /> What is your advice for when you&#39;re a little cautious about treading the waters of editing- you&#39;re feeling afraid, like you&#39;re book won&#39;t be very good even with revisions, or you won&#39;t know how to do it properly?

I am going to go this book the very first time I see it somewhere. It&#39;s going to be like having them right beside me walking me through stuff :) They are two of the smartest, nicest ladies I know! Or sorta &quot;know&quot; anyway… <br /><br />I would ask them what was the hardest moment in their writing career. Getting published? Finishing the first draft? Balancing writing and life?<br /><

This is great! I&#39;ve been excited since I heard of this book but after your review I can&#39;t wait to get my hands on it (be it for fiction writer&#39;s or not!). ;)<br /><br />My question would be: What was the hardest part of getting started for you when you decided you wanted to be a published author? Was it the learning to write well, finding the in&#39;s and out&#39;s of publishing, or..